That was a great article in the Nov. 9 paper, on Cocoa Beach height limitations. Once again, the referendum is being challenged by developers and commissioners, who want to see their egos plastered along the beach.

Height and density have always been a battle. They have these grandiose ideas of us being a major tourist center, when all we want is a quiet little beach town.

As pointed out, we get nothing from all these so-called projects, except more traffic and being locked out of our favorite eating places by tourists and Yankees. Best of all we get no tax revenue to support the city.

The commissioners are very out of touch with citizens and if they hold another referendum it will fail. They do not communicate with us, but sit there with personal views, or try and run for other positions.

A large percentage of the tax goes back to the county, who then spend it on promoting Cocoa Beach. Why does Cocoa Beach need promoting? Everybody around the world knows us. Go sit on Bondi Beach in Australia and you will see Cocoa Beach/Ron Jon stickers all over the place. If we keep pumping more sewage into the lagoons it will not matter anyway.

The city needs to tell the county they need to give more tax dollars back to the city. We have to support infrastructure and clean up after tourists with no help from the county.

More development and people will not benefit the city or the citizens.

Tim Kingaby, Cocoa Beach

Calling Rep. Posey ...

An open letter to Rep. Bill Posey:

It’s me, your constituent of four years — silent for three, loud for one. I’m relocating so this is goodbye. I’m writing to say that FL-8 deserves better — you can give that to them.

I’m progressive and you fall right. We won’t meet in the middle on much, but there are things above party lines that you can do for your constituency.

In April, we discussed the concern of Russia’s interference with our elections. You agreed it was troubling but said you prefer to speak out infrequently so when you do, you are heard. Sir, as the investigation reveals evidence of members tied to this administration colluding with Russia, why silence? Is election integrity not important enough?

You’ve refused to hold a town hall and your tele-town halls had issues. This method is not working as we were silenced or hung up on repeatedly. Your constituents need to be heard by their representative. Do the citizens in FL-8 not deserve this?

FL-8 deserves a representative filled with compassion for every citizen, including those who cannot afford housing or food, have disabilities, have chronic health conditions that rack up medical bills, and most importantly, who do not think and look like you.

I have fallen in love with Brevard. FL-8 deserves better than this. If you cannot become that leader, I will support your opponent in 2018 or until someone worthy of the position is elected. I hope you will be better.

Erin Watson, Melbourne

Big Apple, big expenses?

Relocating victims of Maria to New York? As expensive as it is? Defies logic.

Shelley Brown, Cocoa

Flag hurts nothing but feelings

At last, someone who has a good idea of opposition to the Confederate flag in parades. Turn your back; shun those who carry it. That is the proper way to protest. No one gets injured, we know who is on what side, and though we do not agree with the true question, we know where we stand.

Do you remember when the gay Irish people were not allowed in the Saint Patrick's Day parade in New York? That wasn't proper, so why should it be proper to ban the Confederate flag? The flag can't hurt anything but your feelings, and I have yet to see anything in any law that gives any person the right to be free from offense. I have been offended many times by the actions of people or groups, but every person has a right to his own beliefs as long as they do not infringe on the rights and beliefs of others. Do not try to force your beliefs on me or others. Just agree to disagree, avoid each other’s company and try to get along with others.

The Civil War happened. It is history. Those who do not remember history are bound to repeat it. Try using your loathing of the Confederate flag as a reminder to never let it happen again. Remember, a government strong enough to limit the rights of others is also strong enough limit your rights as well. Free speech still is the law, and though I disagree with your speech, you still have the right to use it. So do I.